All major U.S. equity indices opened the week with losses, as traders shifted to safe-haven bonds and gold amid concerns affecting the health of the U.S. manufacturing activity.
Bank of America's chief investment strategist turns bullish on bonds, expects stock market sell-off. Advises to buy dip in bonds and sell first cut for stocks.
The Regional Banking ETF is down 13% since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023, indicating investor distrust. Q1 earnings show resilience in the sector with positive revenue difference.
The highly anticipated PCE price index, a key measure of inflation, will be released on Friday. Investors await the data, which could impact interest rates and asset prices.